: Turkish football player Barış Yılmaz sparked a major social media trend after performing a Halay-inspired celebration on the field, which fans across the globe began imitating.

: A major 2023 release featuring popular tracks like "Kızlar Çeksin Halayı" and "Oy Oy Maralı," focusing on the Erzurum and Ardahan regional styles.

: Artists like Uğur Çoban and Halil Fesli released popular Kurdish Mashup playlists that are frequently played alongside Turkish Halay tracks at celebrations. Turkish Wedding Dance - Erik Dali - TikTok